Residents of Bakshiganj upazila in Jamalpur have reported receiving only two to three hours of electricity within a 24-hour period. The limited supply often comes in short bursts of five to thirty minutes. According to the Bakshiganj Palli Bidyut zonal office, the substation serves about 98,000 customers, with a demand of around 24 megawatts but a current supply of only 7 to 8 megawatts. This shortfall has forced frequent load-shedding across the area.

The power crisis has disrupted daily life, particularly for SSC examinees who are struggling to study at night without electricity. Many are relying on candles, while fuel shortages have made it difficult to use kerosene lamps. Small businesses, workshops, and battery-run auto-rickshaw drivers have also been severely affected, with many unable to operate due to lack of power. Auto-rickshaw fares have doubled as fewer vehicles are available.

Local residents and business owners have urged authorities to take immediate action, warning that continued outages could further harm agriculture, education, and the local economy.